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J591 NFR

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,616 mi
Last recorded41,616 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ591 NFR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 41,616 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 41,616 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 41,405 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 41,123 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 40,653 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 40,336 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 40,231 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 40,038 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 40,020 miles

Tyres getting old

Pass 8 May 2017 40,005 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 39,994 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,983 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 39,968 miles

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

tyres getting old

Fail 12 May 2014 39,968 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

tyres getting old

Pass 3 May 2013 39,612 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 39,418 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,415 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,315 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,675 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 30,266 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 28,196 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 25,820 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 25,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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J591 NFR is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1992 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 130,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J591 NFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J591 NFR registered?

J591 NFR is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 29 June 1992.

Is J591 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J591 NFR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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